Finding Classic Auto Parts
by: Jenna Simpson
If you finally got the classic car of your dream, finding the car parts for it is will be a hard task. Classic car parts are hard to come by because they are no longer in production, they don’t make the parts for them anymore. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be found.
One place to start looking would be online auction sites. For example, Ebay might be the easiest place to start. Ebay motors have a wide range of classic car parts, so it’s possible you might find what you are looking for.
You might also want to check out local swap meets, they are a good way to find classic car parts you’re looking. You can locate older model accessories and other outdated items.
As a last resort you can always check out car part dealer magazines. The problem with that would be the fact that you probably have to pay more money, but if you do indeed find the part you’re looking for it might be worth it.
But if it you wish to look further you can always check out clubs and organizations. More then likely many clubs and organizations are geared toward cars, or classic cars.
You could check out the internet. It seems today that theirs nothing you can’t find on the internet. You can search and find clubs you can join; it’s a good idea to search on yahoo.
If you are really desperate you can also go to the junkyard. Though it will be like looking for a needle in a hay stack, but it’s worth a shot. You can either visit or phone to see if they have the part.
But the more you take care of your car the less you’ll need to go running around looking for parts, and the more you actually enjoy your car.
Ray's Note: I would go to an Auto Swap. Click here for Info for the San Diego Auto Swap
www.carsnet.com
Saturday, November 25, 2006
Friday, November 24, 2006
What Kind Of Car Lover Are You?
What Kind Of Car Lover Are You?
by: Sue and Chuck DeFiore
Chuck and I got involved in our first car club when we lived in Rochester and had our Corvette. We had a blast. Met a great bunch of people, did a ton of events. In fact I can still remember our first event. It was a car rally and Chuck and I got the second place trophy.
However, like any group, we had cliques. Now, don’t get mad at me for the monikers that are coming. They have been around a long time and I didn’t make them up.
All of the following groups love their cars, just each in a different way. First there are the polishers. Their cars are pristine. They will use toothbrushes to get their batteries cleaned. I mean you could eat a meal off their engines. You won’t find a spec of dust on the outside, inside of their cars, and inside includes the engine and trunk.
The racers, believe in a clean and polished car, however, their main concern is POWER. They want to get the most they can from their engines. It is all about having the fastest car!
Funny aside, when Chuck and I went to the NCCC convention they were giving away a LT1 engine and when the polisher at our table won it, you had to hear the racers. We wished him the best, but told him we were jealous, and we were. Would have loved to put that baby in our Corvette.
Then we have the groups who believe street rods, hot rods, muscle cars, or antiques are the way to go. There are also those who believe in all original, no changes. However, you also have another group that doesn’t worry about it, as long as the car is what they want.
We love a nice clean and polished car, while we would like matching numbers and all original, if an aftermarket part is warranted we will use it. To Chuck and I it is about having fun with the car. We want to drive it, not trailer it. However, we always have believed in the motto “to each his own” and respect other people’s opinions.
One thing we all have in common, is the love of cars and that is all that is important.
So what group do you fall in? Drop us a line and let us know.
DeFiore Enterprises, Copyright 2005
www.CarsNet.com
by: Sue and Chuck DeFiore
Chuck and I got involved in our first car club when we lived in Rochester and had our Corvette. We had a blast. Met a great bunch of people, did a ton of events. In fact I can still remember our first event. It was a car rally and Chuck and I got the second place trophy.
However, like any group, we had cliques. Now, don’t get mad at me for the monikers that are coming. They have been around a long time and I didn’t make them up.
All of the following groups love their cars, just each in a different way. First there are the polishers. Their cars are pristine. They will use toothbrushes to get their batteries cleaned. I mean you could eat a meal off their engines. You won’t find a spec of dust on the outside, inside of their cars, and inside includes the engine and trunk.
The racers, believe in a clean and polished car, however, their main concern is POWER. They want to get the most they can from their engines. It is all about having the fastest car!
Funny aside, when Chuck and I went to the NCCC convention they were giving away a LT1 engine and when the polisher at our table won it, you had to hear the racers. We wished him the best, but told him we were jealous, and we were. Would have loved to put that baby in our Corvette.
Then we have the groups who believe street rods, hot rods, muscle cars, or antiques are the way to go. There are also those who believe in all original, no changes. However, you also have another group that doesn’t worry about it, as long as the car is what they want.
We love a nice clean and polished car, while we would like matching numbers and all original, if an aftermarket part is warranted we will use it. To Chuck and I it is about having fun with the car. We want to drive it, not trailer it. However, we always have believed in the motto “to each his own” and respect other people’s opinions.
One thing we all have in common, is the love of cars and that is all that is important.
So what group do you fall in? Drop us a line and let us know.
DeFiore Enterprises, Copyright 2005
www.CarsNet.com
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Name A Car After A Boat
Naming A Car After A Boat - Chevrolet Corvette
by: Keith George
General Motors manufactures Chevrolet Corvette in their Kentucky assembly plant. This car falls in the sports car category. Corvettes are either two door coupes or two door convertibles. Chevrolet Corvette is very similar to Dodge Viper and Ford GT.
Extremely powerful engines are one of the distinguishing features of this car. But though the engine packs power it is not complex. An overhead valve together with a larger displacement, usage of leaf springs in suspension makes Chevrolet Corvette what it is.
Other cars in the similar category are made with a much more complex engine. The cars are in many colors like sunset orange, silver grey. There have been many models of Chevrolet Corvette each better than the previous one.
Corvettes are very sophisticated cars, but they have a little history behind them. Corvette is a small fighting frigate and the car has taken its name from them. The naming has been done by a gentleman called Myron Scott.
Though now General Motors manufacture them in a very big way, the first car built in Flint, Michigan was practically hand made. From that first car the latest Chevrolet Corvette model unveiled in the last quarter of 2005, as a model for 2006, has indeed come a long way. General Motors have constantly strived to make the newer models a cut above the rest, but without any mind boggling complexities. In the niche market, Corvettes stand tall.
Owning a Chevrolet Corvette is a matter of pride. They are stylish and expensive. Only a true car connoisseur can really appreciate the beauty of a Corvette. Fuel economy is another attraction of a Corvette. The cars have become very popular especially with those who are somewhat adventurous and enjoy speed.
Dealers are able to guide the customer and Corvettes come with a thirty six month warranty. There is the benefit of insurance also. Corvettes offer a comfortable ride, but compared to other sports cars, there is less agility because of a light steering and its width. The interior of the 2006 model is an improvement on the earlier models.
There is a big market for used cars and with the advent of internet buying and selling cars have become very easy and convenient. In fact getting the product details or information about new models is easy too. There are used car dealers and the prospective seller can contact them. But getting attached to Chevrolet Corvette is so easy, few think of getting rid of it.
www.CatsNet.com
by: Keith George
General Motors manufactures Chevrolet Corvette in their Kentucky assembly plant. This car falls in the sports car category. Corvettes are either two door coupes or two door convertibles. Chevrolet Corvette is very similar to Dodge Viper and Ford GT.
Extremely powerful engines are one of the distinguishing features of this car. But though the engine packs power it is not complex. An overhead valve together with a larger displacement, usage of leaf springs in suspension makes Chevrolet Corvette what it is.
Other cars in the similar category are made with a much more complex engine. The cars are in many colors like sunset orange, silver grey. There have been many models of Chevrolet Corvette each better than the previous one.
Corvettes are very sophisticated cars, but they have a little history behind them. Corvette is a small fighting frigate and the car has taken its name from them. The naming has been done by a gentleman called Myron Scott.
Though now General Motors manufacture them in a very big way, the first car built in Flint, Michigan was practically hand made. From that first car the latest Chevrolet Corvette model unveiled in the last quarter of 2005, as a model for 2006, has indeed come a long way. General Motors have constantly strived to make the newer models a cut above the rest, but without any mind boggling complexities. In the niche market, Corvettes stand tall.
Owning a Chevrolet Corvette is a matter of pride. They are stylish and expensive. Only a true car connoisseur can really appreciate the beauty of a Corvette. Fuel economy is another attraction of a Corvette. The cars have become very popular especially with those who are somewhat adventurous and enjoy speed.
Dealers are able to guide the customer and Corvettes come with a thirty six month warranty. There is the benefit of insurance also. Corvettes offer a comfortable ride, but compared to other sports cars, there is less agility because of a light steering and its width. The interior of the 2006 model is an improvement on the earlier models.
There is a big market for used cars and with the advent of internet buying and selling cars have become very easy and convenient. In fact getting the product details or information about new models is easy too. There are used car dealers and the prospective seller can contact them. But getting attached to Chevrolet Corvette is so easy, few think of getting rid of it.
www.CatsNet.com
Light Up Your Car With Neon Lights
Neon Lights. Let's Light Up Your Car With Something A Little Special.
by: Allison Thompson
You’ve seen those cars around the area with their neon lights on them and have wondered what it is that you have just seen. Or it may be that you have wondered why they look so cool and how they can strobe through so many different colours like that.
Below in this article I will explain what Neon and LED car lights are and how they have been specifically designed in tubes which can be mounted under a vehicle, inside or under a SUV or truck, you could even get them on your motorcycle or boat (if you have one). There are thousands of people around the world who have now installed such lights in many ways that are completely outrageous in order to highlight the best features on their vehicle and to set is aside from the rest.
You may also be asking yourself, “What is it that neon car lights can do for me that the normal headlights I already have aren’t doing?” Well some people use their car only as a mode of transport and nothing else (just for getting them from point A to point B). Yet there are others who see there car as much more than that, it more likely to be they see it as an extension of their personality and certainly some people (men especially) seem to be come fixated with theirs.
Because there is such an large amount of automotive accessories available around the world and obtaining these items is easier because of the internet, more and more people are looking to make their vehicles that little more personal to them and certainly neon lights placed under any vehicle will do that for them.
There are plenty of people out there you have taking up cruising in their vehicle as a hobby and they enjoy the attention they get as not only pedestrians but fellow drivers stare as they pass them by. So if you are one of these then it looks like a customer under car light key is the option for you.
But just how long have neon car lights been around for? Well the first vehicles to have under call lighting installed on them were Hot Rods (but the kits used then were nothing like the ones available today).
These lights can be mounted to the body either around the perimeter of the cars undercarriage or actually inside and each kit provides you with the elements for the correct installation of them. You will usually find that the installation instructions provided with the kit are quite straight forward, but you will need to do some drilling to the body of the car and there is a large amount of electrical work involved also, but this all depends on the type of kit you are looking to purchase. If you feel that such a project may be above your capabilities there are plenty of custom shops around that will carry out this type of work for you and you are guaranteed that all work will be done efficiently and correctly. However, if you decided to install them yourself, then make sure that the kit you purchase is compatible with your car and read and follow the instructions to the letter that comes with the kit.
The best known makes of Neon Car Kits that are available today come from such companies as PlasmaGlow, StreetGlow and LiteGlow. Many of the dealers of custom car parts who sell these brands will have exactly what is required for competition and street vehicles. You will also find that most of the under car kits and even the interior car kits came in different colours and sizes, will include a transformer, normally 2 x 50” tubes, 2 x 38” tubes, the installation instructions and any mounting hardware that is needed to complete the task. Normally the tubes used for the exterior kits are made from durable Lexan®, which is made from plastic and thus protects the neon elements that are enclosed within.
However, there is some issues that you need to face if you have LED or Neon Lights on your vehicle. In many places you will find that the authorities frown upon people have such lights on their vehicles and to avoid getting any fines, then it is best to install the lights which can only be activated by a separate switch and not when you turn on the main headlights of your vehicle. The best way of doing this is to run a power wire directly from the vehicles battery to the kits operating switch, and this will then by pass the wires for the vehicles main lights. It is also advisable to see where your living if it is legal to have Neon or LED lights on your vehicle or not.
Now that you have been searching for some to add that bit of something different to customize your ride and are not bothered by the attention you get from onlookers, and if the fact that a glowing effect around your vehicle takes your fancy then it might be worthwhile considering installing Neon or LED lights or your vehicle. Just imagine the fun you could have?
About The Author
Allison Thompson a work from home mum living in Spain who has set up a number of site with her husband Mark to provide you with all the latest information on in car entertainment. If you would like to learn more please visit http://www.ideabase.info/cargraphics
www.SanDiegoAutoSwap.com
by: Allison Thompson
You’ve seen those cars around the area with their neon lights on them and have wondered what it is that you have just seen. Or it may be that you have wondered why they look so cool and how they can strobe through so many different colours like that.
Below in this article I will explain what Neon and LED car lights are and how they have been specifically designed in tubes which can be mounted under a vehicle, inside or under a SUV or truck, you could even get them on your motorcycle or boat (if you have one). There are thousands of people around the world who have now installed such lights in many ways that are completely outrageous in order to highlight the best features on their vehicle and to set is aside from the rest.
You may also be asking yourself, “What is it that neon car lights can do for me that the normal headlights I already have aren’t doing?” Well some people use their car only as a mode of transport and nothing else (just for getting them from point A to point B). Yet there are others who see there car as much more than that, it more likely to be they see it as an extension of their personality and certainly some people (men especially) seem to be come fixated with theirs.
Because there is such an large amount of automotive accessories available around the world and obtaining these items is easier because of the internet, more and more people are looking to make their vehicles that little more personal to them and certainly neon lights placed under any vehicle will do that for them.
There are plenty of people out there you have taking up cruising in their vehicle as a hobby and they enjoy the attention they get as not only pedestrians but fellow drivers stare as they pass them by. So if you are one of these then it looks like a customer under car light key is the option for you.
But just how long have neon car lights been around for? Well the first vehicles to have under call lighting installed on them were Hot Rods (but the kits used then were nothing like the ones available today).
These lights can be mounted to the body either around the perimeter of the cars undercarriage or actually inside and each kit provides you with the elements for the correct installation of them. You will usually find that the installation instructions provided with the kit are quite straight forward, but you will need to do some drilling to the body of the car and there is a large amount of electrical work involved also, but this all depends on the type of kit you are looking to purchase. If you feel that such a project may be above your capabilities there are plenty of custom shops around that will carry out this type of work for you and you are guaranteed that all work will be done efficiently and correctly. However, if you decided to install them yourself, then make sure that the kit you purchase is compatible with your car and read and follow the instructions to the letter that comes with the kit.
The best known makes of Neon Car Kits that are available today come from such companies as PlasmaGlow, StreetGlow and LiteGlow. Many of the dealers of custom car parts who sell these brands will have exactly what is required for competition and street vehicles. You will also find that most of the under car kits and even the interior car kits came in different colours and sizes, will include a transformer, normally 2 x 50” tubes, 2 x 38” tubes, the installation instructions and any mounting hardware that is needed to complete the task. Normally the tubes used for the exterior kits are made from durable Lexan®, which is made from plastic and thus protects the neon elements that are enclosed within.
However, there is some issues that you need to face if you have LED or Neon Lights on your vehicle. In many places you will find that the authorities frown upon people have such lights on their vehicles and to avoid getting any fines, then it is best to install the lights which can only be activated by a separate switch and not when you turn on the main headlights of your vehicle. The best way of doing this is to run a power wire directly from the vehicles battery to the kits operating switch, and this will then by pass the wires for the vehicles main lights. It is also advisable to see where your living if it is legal to have Neon or LED lights on your vehicle or not.
Now that you have been searching for some to add that bit of something different to customize your ride and are not bothered by the attention you get from onlookers, and if the fact that a glowing effect around your vehicle takes your fancy then it might be worthwhile considering installing Neon or LED lights or your vehicle. Just imagine the fun you could have?
About The Author
Allison Thompson a work from home mum living in Spain who has set up a number of site with her husband Mark to provide you with all the latest information on in car entertainment. If you would like to learn more please visit http://www.ideabase.info/cargraphics
www.SanDiegoAutoSwap.com
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
All About Damaged Auto Auctions
All About Damaged Auto Auctions
by: Perry Gibson
If you are a person who is very budget-conscious buyer who's looking for a car and getting a brand new or even a quality second-hand one is not your thing, then you can go for a damaged car auction. The same thing goes for individuals who like the challenge of making diamonds out of dirt.
Damaged cars are probably the lowest-priced automobiles out there in the markets today. A brand new car basically loses a little less than a quarter of its value during the first time it is driven out in the street after the purchase, a damaged car has lost most of its market-value after years of torture or after a certain unfortunate incident. However, value is relative to the things that are done to the damaged car. Value can be restored eventually.
Damaged cars should be seen on the level of their "potential" restored value. Of course, no one will ever re-buy a damaged car if he has no intention of making it better for some future purpose. Auctions are great ways of getting one's hands on damaged cars. These events are participated upon by different individuals who have different intentions.
Some intend to reconstruct the cars to use them eventually for transportation. Some intend to learn how to make repairs and modifications and so they use these cars as experiments. But whatever the motivation, damaged cars are still popular to the masses.
What are some things that people need to know about damaged car auctions? Damaged car auctions are comparable to the regular car auctions. Here are some basic things that people who are participating in damaged car auctions should take into mind:
1) Know why you would want to have a damaged car It is all a matter of purpose. People go to a regular car auction to be able to find great quality cars at great bargains. In a damaged car auction, people don't go to find great quality cars but they look for potentially restorable cars. If you are buying a damaged car to restore it and use it as a mode of transportation in the future, you should give it good thinking.
2) Know your costs Get the list of damaged cars that are being auctioned. From the list, choose the model that you would want to get your hands into. Do a little research and find more information about the said model, especially with regards to its current market price. Setting prices that you are willing to pay for a damaged car can be a little bit tricky, so our suggestion is that you make a table, or a matrix where in you put in different conditions and different prices that go along with such conditions.
For example, "damaged hood" and "Damaged tail lights" should given values and these should be subtracted to the price that you are willing to pay for the car.
3) Compare your prices The main point in getting a damaged car is to get a restorable car and hopefully, the whole cost of acquiring the car and the costs of restoring it into a tolerable condition. If you are better off getting a quality second-hand vehicle than getting a damaged car and restoring it to its glory, then do so.
Take note that some of the spare parts for such damaged cars can be hard to find. Also, there are some conditions that can't simply be repaired and a whole overhaul is needed.
4) Thorough inspection is a must Before bidding for a certain car of your choice, make sure that you inspect the vehicle thoroughly. Get to the venue early and start searching for the car and inspect it. Buyers should especially be wary about flood-damaged cars.
Buying flood-damaged cars can have nasty repercussions during later stages because some of the damages that flood inflicts into cars cannot be easily seen and are permanent.
5) Secure all the papers Don't forget to secure all the papers if you were successful in buying a damaged car. A damaged car is still a car and the papers should be intact for future purposes.
Damaged cars connotes negative thoughts and impressions, however, it's all about mindsets. One should look at them in terms of their potential and how this potential can be actualized.
Great buys are never easy to have, but with the right mindset and strategy, one can make diamonds out of dirt through restoring damaged cars.
www.CarsNet.com
by: Perry Gibson
If you are a person who is very budget-conscious buyer who's looking for a car and getting a brand new or even a quality second-hand one is not your thing, then you can go for a damaged car auction. The same thing goes for individuals who like the challenge of making diamonds out of dirt.
Damaged cars are probably the lowest-priced automobiles out there in the markets today. A brand new car basically loses a little less than a quarter of its value during the first time it is driven out in the street after the purchase, a damaged car has lost most of its market-value after years of torture or after a certain unfortunate incident. However, value is relative to the things that are done to the damaged car. Value can be restored eventually.
Damaged cars should be seen on the level of their "potential" restored value. Of course, no one will ever re-buy a damaged car if he has no intention of making it better for some future purpose. Auctions are great ways of getting one's hands on damaged cars. These events are participated upon by different individuals who have different intentions.
Some intend to reconstruct the cars to use them eventually for transportation. Some intend to learn how to make repairs and modifications and so they use these cars as experiments. But whatever the motivation, damaged cars are still popular to the masses.
What are some things that people need to know about damaged car auctions? Damaged car auctions are comparable to the regular car auctions. Here are some basic things that people who are participating in damaged car auctions should take into mind:
1) Know why you would want to have a damaged car It is all a matter of purpose. People go to a regular car auction to be able to find great quality cars at great bargains. In a damaged car auction, people don't go to find great quality cars but they look for potentially restorable cars. If you are buying a damaged car to restore it and use it as a mode of transportation in the future, you should give it good thinking.
2) Know your costs Get the list of damaged cars that are being auctioned. From the list, choose the model that you would want to get your hands into. Do a little research and find more information about the said model, especially with regards to its current market price. Setting prices that you are willing to pay for a damaged car can be a little bit tricky, so our suggestion is that you make a table, or a matrix where in you put in different conditions and different prices that go along with such conditions.
For example, "damaged hood" and "Damaged tail lights" should given values and these should be subtracted to the price that you are willing to pay for the car.
3) Compare your prices The main point in getting a damaged car is to get a restorable car and hopefully, the whole cost of acquiring the car and the costs of restoring it into a tolerable condition. If you are better off getting a quality second-hand vehicle than getting a damaged car and restoring it to its glory, then do so.
Take note that some of the spare parts for such damaged cars can be hard to find. Also, there are some conditions that can't simply be repaired and a whole overhaul is needed.
4) Thorough inspection is a must Before bidding for a certain car of your choice, make sure that you inspect the vehicle thoroughly. Get to the venue early and start searching for the car and inspect it. Buyers should especially be wary about flood-damaged cars.
Buying flood-damaged cars can have nasty repercussions during later stages because some of the damages that flood inflicts into cars cannot be easily seen and are permanent.
5) Secure all the papers Don't forget to secure all the papers if you were successful in buying a damaged car. A damaged car is still a car and the papers should be intact for future purposes.
Damaged cars connotes negative thoughts and impressions, however, it's all about mindsets. One should look at them in terms of their potential and how this potential can be actualized.
Great buys are never easy to have, but with the right mindset and strategy, one can make diamonds out of dirt through restoring damaged cars.
www.CarsNet.com
All About Damaged Auto Auctions
All About Damaged Auto Auctions
by: Perry Gibson
If you are a person who is very budget-conscious buyer who's looking for a car and getting a brand new or even a quality second-hand one is not your thing, then you can go for a damaged car auction. The same thing goes for individuals who like the challenge of making diamonds out of dirt.
Damaged cars are probably the lowest-priced automobiles out there in the markets today. A brand new car basically loses a little less than a quarter of its value during the first time it is driven out in the street after the purchase, a damaged car has lost most of its market-value after years of torture or after a certain unfortunate incident. However, value is relative to the things that are done to the damaged car. Value can be restored eventually.
Damaged cars should be seen on the level of their "potential" restored value. Of course, no one will ever re-buy a damaged car if he has no intention of making it better for some future purpose. Auctions are great ways of getting one's hands on damaged cars. These events are participated upon by different individuals who have different intentions.
Some intend to reconstruct the cars to use them eventually for transportation. Some intend to learn how to make repairs and modifications and so they use these cars as experiments. But whatever the motivation, damaged cars are still popular to the masses.
What are some things that people need to know about damaged car auctions? Damaged car auctions are comparable to the regular car auctions. Here are some basic things that people who are participating in damaged car auctions should take into mind:
1) Know why you would want to have a damaged car It is all a matter of purpose. People go to a regular car auction to be able to find great quality cars at great bargains. In a damaged car auction, people don't go to find great quality cars but they look for potentially restorable cars. If you are buying a damaged car to restore it and use it as a mode of transportation in the future, you should give it good thinking.
2) Know your costs Get the list of damaged cars that are being auctioned. From the list, choose the model that you would want to get your hands into. Do a little research and find more information about the said model, especially with regards to its current market price. Setting prices that you are willing to pay for a damaged car can be a little bit tricky, so our suggestion is that you make a table, or a matrix where in you put in different conditions and different prices that go along with such conditions.
For example, "damaged hood" and "Damaged tail lights" should given values and these should be subtracted to the price that you are willing to pay for the car.
3) Compare your prices The main point in getting a damaged car is to get a restorable car and hopefully, the whole cost of acquiring the car and the costs of restoring it into a tolerable condition. If you are better off getting a quality second-hand vehicle than getting a damaged car and restoring it to its glory, then do so.
Take note that some of the spare parts for such damaged cars can be hard to find. Also, there are some conditions that can't simply be repaired and a whole overhaul is needed.
4) Thorough inspection is a must Before bidding for a certain car of your choice, make sure that you inspect the vehicle thoroughly. Get to the venue early and start searching for the car and inspect it. Buyers should especially be wary about flood-damaged cars.
Buying flood-damaged cars can have nasty repercussions during later stages because some of the damages that flood inflicts into cars cannot be easily seen and are permanent.
5) Secure all the papers Don't forget to secure all the papers if you were successful in buying a damaged car. A damaged car is still a car and the papers should be intact for future purposes.
Damaged cars connotes negative thoughts and impressions, however, it's all about mindsets. One should look at them in terms of their potential and how this potential can be actualized.
Great buys are never easy to have, but with the right mindset and strategy, one can make diamonds out of dirt through restoring damaged cars.
www.CarsNet.com
by: Perry Gibson
If you are a person who is very budget-conscious buyer who's looking for a car and getting a brand new or even a quality second-hand one is not your thing, then you can go for a damaged car auction. The same thing goes for individuals who like the challenge of making diamonds out of dirt.
Damaged cars are probably the lowest-priced automobiles out there in the markets today. A brand new car basically loses a little less than a quarter of its value during the first time it is driven out in the street after the purchase, a damaged car has lost most of its market-value after years of torture or after a certain unfortunate incident. However, value is relative to the things that are done to the damaged car. Value can be restored eventually.
Damaged cars should be seen on the level of their "potential" restored value. Of course, no one will ever re-buy a damaged car if he has no intention of making it better for some future purpose. Auctions are great ways of getting one's hands on damaged cars. These events are participated upon by different individuals who have different intentions.
Some intend to reconstruct the cars to use them eventually for transportation. Some intend to learn how to make repairs and modifications and so they use these cars as experiments. But whatever the motivation, damaged cars are still popular to the masses.
What are some things that people need to know about damaged car auctions? Damaged car auctions are comparable to the regular car auctions. Here are some basic things that people who are participating in damaged car auctions should take into mind:
1) Know why you would want to have a damaged car It is all a matter of purpose. People go to a regular car auction to be able to find great quality cars at great bargains. In a damaged car auction, people don't go to find great quality cars but they look for potentially restorable cars. If you are buying a damaged car to restore it and use it as a mode of transportation in the future, you should give it good thinking.
2) Know your costs Get the list of damaged cars that are being auctioned. From the list, choose the model that you would want to get your hands into. Do a little research and find more information about the said model, especially with regards to its current market price. Setting prices that you are willing to pay for a damaged car can be a little bit tricky, so our suggestion is that you make a table, or a matrix where in you put in different conditions and different prices that go along with such conditions.
For example, "damaged hood" and "Damaged tail lights" should given values and these should be subtracted to the price that you are willing to pay for the car.
3) Compare your prices The main point in getting a damaged car is to get a restorable car and hopefully, the whole cost of acquiring the car and the costs of restoring it into a tolerable condition. If you are better off getting a quality second-hand vehicle than getting a damaged car and restoring it to its glory, then do so.
Take note that some of the spare parts for such damaged cars can be hard to find. Also, there are some conditions that can't simply be repaired and a whole overhaul is needed.
4) Thorough inspection is a must Before bidding for a certain car of your choice, make sure that you inspect the vehicle thoroughly. Get to the venue early and start searching for the car and inspect it. Buyers should especially be wary about flood-damaged cars.
Buying flood-damaged cars can have nasty repercussions during later stages because some of the damages that flood inflicts into cars cannot be easily seen and are permanent.
5) Secure all the papers Don't forget to secure all the papers if you were successful in buying a damaged car. A damaged car is still a car and the papers should be intact for future purposes.
Damaged cars connotes negative thoughts and impressions, however, it's all about mindsets. One should look at them in terms of their potential and how this potential can be actualized.
Great buys are never easy to have, but with the right mindset and strategy, one can make diamonds out of dirt through restoring damaged cars.
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Welding For Dummies
Oxy Acetylene Welding For Dummies
by: Francis Haike
Oxy Acetylene Welding and Cutting Materials
Oxy-acetylene welding is an autogenous welding process, in which two parts of the same or different metals are joined by causing the edges to melt and unite while molten without the aid of hammering or compression. When cool, the parts will form one whole piece of metal.
The oxy-acetylene flame is made by mixing oxygen and acetylene gases in a special welding torch or blowpipe, producing, when burned, a heat of 6,300 degrees, which is more than twice the melting temperature of the most common metals. This flame, while being of intense heat, is of very small size.
Oxy Acetylene Cutting
The process of cutting metals with the oxy-acetylene flame produced from oxygen and acetylene depends on the fact that a jet of oxygen directed upon hot metal causes the metal itself to burn away with great rapidity, resulting in a narrow slot through the section cut. The action is so fast that metal is not injured on either side of the cut.
Carbon Removal Process
This process depends on the fact that carbon will burn and almost completely vanish if the action is assisted with a supply of pure oxygen gas. After the combustion is started with any convenient flame, it continues as long as carbon remains in the path of the jet of oxygen.
Materials
For the performance of the above operations we require the two gases, oxygen and acetylene, to produce the flames; rods of metal which may be added to the joints while molten in order to give the weld sufficient strength and proper form, and various chemical powders, called fluxes, which assist in the flow of metal and in doing away with many of the impurities and other objectionable features.
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by: Francis Haike
Oxy Acetylene Welding and Cutting Materials
Oxy-acetylene welding is an autogenous welding process, in which two parts of the same or different metals are joined by causing the edges to melt and unite while molten without the aid of hammering or compression. When cool, the parts will form one whole piece of metal.
The oxy-acetylene flame is made by mixing oxygen and acetylene gases in a special welding torch or blowpipe, producing, when burned, a heat of 6,300 degrees, which is more than twice the melting temperature of the most common metals. This flame, while being of intense heat, is of very small size.
Oxy Acetylene Cutting
The process of cutting metals with the oxy-acetylene flame produced from oxygen and acetylene depends on the fact that a jet of oxygen directed upon hot metal causes the metal itself to burn away with great rapidity, resulting in a narrow slot through the section cut. The action is so fast that metal is not injured on either side of the cut.
Carbon Removal Process
This process depends on the fact that carbon will burn and almost completely vanish if the action is assisted with a supply of pure oxygen gas. After the combustion is started with any convenient flame, it continues as long as carbon remains in the path of the jet of oxygen.
Materials
For the performance of the above operations we require the two gases, oxygen and acetylene, to produce the flames; rods of metal which may be added to the joints while molten in order to give the weld sufficient strength and proper form, and various chemical powders, called fluxes, which assist in the flow of metal and in doing away with many of the impurities and other objectionable features.
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Sunday, November 19, 2006
Muscle Cars and Hot Rods
If you are of the 50's 60's or 70's era generation you know that hot rods and muscle cars dominated the average male gender, and yes, even the females couldn't help but turn their heads when a slick vintage car drove by. The times have changed but the desire to see those vintage cars has not. Those who have preserved those classic cars are as appreciated as the disc-jockeys today, that spin the classic tunes of yesteryear.
Hot Rods and Muscle Cars are forever etched into our being as the ultimate personal statements that we proudly display to one and all who see them at car shows or if you should see one pass by on the highway. Hot Rods and Muscle Cars say a lot about what makes America the proud nation we are. To delve into the psychic just a bit, hot rods have always been notorious for rebellion and attention getting tools for whatever the teenage group of the times was encountering. Whether it was rebelling against their parents, or rebelling against the establishment, hot rods and muscle cars are and always will be a nostalgic part of our culture.
Hot Rods and Muscle Cars come in every imaginable shape condition and modification. The amount of customization done to a hot rod is the extension of the builder's imagination and frustration of his views on conventional styling. This in itself is not a bad thing. One can draw from one perspective as a new dimension on life and style in the hallowed United States. A sense of pride in country cannot be dismissed by the mere existence of hot rods and muscle cars.
To catch a glimpse of the ever-popular hot rods and muscle cars one merely needs to ask around their local auto repair shop for any upcoming car shows. The auto mechanics are forever mindful of those elusive hot rods and muscle cars from years gone by. The near forgotten auto mechanics or shade-tree mechanics we choose to refer to them, have all but waned away due to the computer diagnostic age. A mechanic now-a-days must be equipped with all the latest in electrical diagnostic equipment to compete with the dealerships to eek out a living. But fear not, there are still those die hard mechanics who love nothing more than to get there hands on a classic hot rod or muscle car just to rekindle the rumble of those quadra-jets or three duce's in a slick bodied car from days gone by.
We found one gentleman that has taken his love of the classic t-bucket roadsters and set up his garage to produce new roadsters from yesteryear designs. He can build one from his laser sighted frame jig, all the way to completion right from his own shop. Every detail is hand crafted so he knows what went into making the finished roadster. He will gladly build you a custom made roadster for a very reasonable price. It's his way of keeping the tradition and styling alive for generations that missed the golden years of hot rods and muscle cars.
Jimmy WilsonSaturday, November 18, 2006
Smile For Ya
Here's a lil story for ya:
I'm not feeling quite right so I decide to have the Doc check me out. Well, I go to the Doc and I tell him about feeling a little off. He asks me to describe my day. I tell him I get up around 6 am, clean up, grab some breakfast (cereal, etc) and sit at my desk and check to see how the market is doing. Then at 8:15am I go to the bathroom and have a BM. Then lunch around 2pm and dinner at 9pm.
The Doc decides to a scan. He then tells me I have 3 worms!!! That he recommends that I have surgery in 2 days!!!
In the meantime: The 3 worms inside me hear the Doc say he is going to do surgery to find them! One worm says, "I'm going to hide behind the heart!". The other worm says, "I'm going to hide behind the liver". They ask the last worm where he is going to hide? The 3rd worm says, "Forget that! I'm taking the 8:15 out of here in the morning!"
Bada Bing!
:)
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I'm not feeling quite right so I decide to have the Doc check me out. Well, I go to the Doc and I tell him about feeling a little off. He asks me to describe my day. I tell him I get up around 6 am, clean up, grab some breakfast (cereal, etc) and sit at my desk and check to see how the market is doing. Then at 8:15am I go to the bathroom and have a BM. Then lunch around 2pm and dinner at 9pm.
The Doc decides to a scan. He then tells me I have 3 worms!!! That he recommends that I have surgery in 2 days!!!
In the meantime: The 3 worms inside me hear the Doc say he is going to do surgery to find them! One worm says, "I'm going to hide behind the heart!". The other worm says, "I'm going to hide behind the liver". They ask the last worm where he is going to hide? The 3rd worm says, "Forget that! I'm taking the 8:15 out of here in the morning!"
Bada Bing!
:)
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Friday, November 10, 2006
336 MPH Senior
The 336 MPH Senior
I would like to introduce you to Skip Hedrich; he is an engineer, race car designer, builder and driver; and although he is 71 years old, he would rather be recognized for his accomplishment rather than his age. His latest project is the ‘American Eagle’, a streamliner designed to go 450 mph and become the fastest piston engine driven car in the world. He started the ‘American Eagle’ project in 1996 and ran the inaugural race in 2001. Since then he has run the car faster each year. In 2004, he ran the car an average speed of 332 mph on his qualifying run and this exceeded the gas record by 10 mph and with a terminal speed of 335 mph. On his final run he experienced some drive train problems and had to abort the run and was not able to obtain the gas record. In 2005 both of the Bonneville races were weathered out. This year, 2006, he achieved the ‘C class’ gas record with a two way average speed over 323 mph and a terminal speed of 336 mph. This was only a milestone on his way to achieving other goals.
At this point in time we are building a ‘B class engine, which is a 340 cubic inch small block Chevy that should produce 840 hp. This will enable us to reach a 350 mph plus plateau.
This winter he is schedule to make some visits at Children’s Hospital and present the children with a presentation and some framed photos as gifts. Skip also being displaying his Streamliner at the 16th Annual San Diego Auto Swap’s Toys For Tots Show & Swap being held from
Skip Hedrich’s streamliner project was born in June of 1996. He predicted he would be ready to race by September of 99’ for the SCTA World Finals at the
At this point everything started falling into place. His next goal was to be ready to race at the ‘2000 SCTA World Finals’ at Bonneville, but again was delayed due to parts not arriving on time. Moving on, the team set their sights on being ready to race at the SCTA World Finals in 2001 at Bonneville.
In the original article by Gayle Kott in the May 1997 issue of the Bonneville Racing News, Skip Hedrich predicted that his 23 foot streamliner would be ready for the USFRA September 1997 World of Speed. Let’s review the former article to catch us all up to date. Skip got his first taste of competitive racing at the ripe old age of eight. He wanted to beat his friend Toad, who had a Powell motor scooter. Skip’s 1 1\2 horse Briggs and Stratton powered car was unable to beat him as they raced up and down the streets of
At the age of 16 he had already built his own street roadster which was a 29A on 32 rails to race at Bonneville, but because of finances he was unable to finish building the engine, so he joined Larry Burford and raced his Deuce Coupe. In 1953 he attended an El Mirage meet with his brother’s sprint car and was fairly competitive in the class. Much of Skips racing efforts during his twenties and thirties involved running midgets, sprint cars and eventually Indy Champ cars with USAC. In December of 1965, just before he was ready to leave for Indy to finish building the Indy car for Federal Engineering, (Skip’s ride for the 1966 season), he had a motorcycle accident badly breaking his knee and unfortunately shattering his dream. He tried to race after the accident, but his knee would swell and cause too much pain. His career in the oval track was over.
It wasn’t until 25 years later that the racing bug hit Skip again when he started boat racing. “The exhilarating feel of speed and acceleration made me realize what I had been missing for the past 25 years.” He knew competitive racing was in his blood and he loves it. “It’s the real me, I thrive on it.” he says.
It wasn’t long before Skip was back on the salt, this time running the Burkdohl streamliner. The first season he was .8 MPH short for a 214+ MPH record. The second season he was .2 MPH short. Shortly thereafter he decided to use his considerable knowledge in race car designing and building experience which he learned as he worked for various race car builders in his twenties and thirties, to build his own streamliner.
When my husband, Barry, and I visited Skip and his wife, Willie, (short for Wilhelmina), at their home in Vista, California, Skip took a break from his fervent work in progress to give us a shakedown course on building his dream car. The streamliner looked almost done from outside appearances, but once we started the interview, the body came off the chassis and soon understood the enormous amount of work there was left to do. As Skip put it, “It’s down to every minute of every day.” His faithful crews were working all possible hours they could to help pull it all together to reach their goal for getting the steam liner to El Mirage to do some test runs and then off to World of Speed 2000. At the time of our visit, this only left about a month.
They were promised drive train parts that didn’t arrive in time, which caused them to miss the World of Speed. To top that off, the crew was putting the final touches on the streamliner when they received a call informing them that the World Finals were canceled. Disappointment set in but didn’t keep the team from keeping the project moving forward to meet the new goal, to be ready to run at El Mirage and all Bonneville events for 2001.
Skip has built many race cars but this is the first time he built the body first, then the chassis to fit perfectly inside the body. “It’s a lot more difficult to build a streamliner this way and not the norm,” says Skip, “but then, I guess, I’m not normal. Willie will vouch for that!”
When Skip decided to start his streamliner project, he spoke to Don Vesco, Al Teague, Noland and Rick White, Terry Nish and others, telling them his plans and looking for any suggestions they might have to offer. Skip was extremely grateful for their helpful advice. That reminded him of the open, friendly attitude he used to enjoy at Indy 25 years ago and still finds in land speed racing today.
Skip Consulted with Lynn Yakel for the aerodynamic design of the streamliner.
The next step was to develop the cross sectional shapes. This was extremely time consuming. The object was to make the frontal area as small as possible and still encompass the wheels, engine, roll cage, and exhaust system then place the controls in a location where the driver can operate them and still be able to see out of the streamliner to drive it down the course. Skip used the same formula to develop the top part of the upper body, which encompasses the roll cage, engine hatch then blends into the tail.
Skip remembers going to Don Vesco’s and setting in his streamliner, taking measurements, scooting up and down finding the best position through measuring at his eye level relative to the cowling. Don was extremely helpful with his vast knowledge of building vehicles to race at Bonneville and years of driving and riding experience and to Skip’s fortune has shared it with him. “He is truly my pal,” says Skip.
Now that the split line configuration had been developed mathematically and placed on a drawing, it was time to develop it to full size on a wood table with a steel frame and legs with adjusting pads. The table was leveled with in .020 of an inch; it took about a day and a half to achieve this accuracy.
While Skip was having some CNC machining done by Phil Caricof, Skip mentioned that he was about to develop the split line shape to full scale. Phil offered a phone number of a friend of his, Bob Chubb that had been the Chief Lofter for Douglas Aircraft for the past 30 years. Skip contacted Bob and explained his situation. Bob was enthralled with the project. Skip met with him leaving him a drawing. Bob developed the dimensions to a full scale drawing on Mylar. When he was finished he brought the Mylar to Skips Shop in three pieces which made it easier to transport. They proceeded to transfer the Mylar drawing to the wood table. After all the engineering time put forth this was the first time you could see the actual tear-drop shape of the split line that is 23’ long and 36” at the widest point. This was a glorious moment. Skip feels that he owes Bob a tremendous amount of gratitude.
At this point Skip drove to the beach where he drew most of the preliminary designs and sketches. There’s something about the tranquility of the waves and the aroma of the sea breeze that set his mind free to concentrate. This time however, he made the trip to make a major decision. It was evident that the streamliner would not be finished in 2 ½ years if he continued boat racing. It was a tough decision because of his love for that type of racing, but he couldn’t do both. He decided that the boat would be put to rest in the boat barn until he raced the streamliner.
The saga continues....
Meet Skip at the
Ray Taylor
Thursday, November 09, 2006
1956 Corvette Convertible
1956 Corvette Convertible, two tops, 265-225 hp
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Description: 1956 Corvette Convertible, two tops, 265-225 hp, (2x4's), 3 speed, numbers match. Venetian Red paint with Beige coves, Red interior, and White soft top. Body-off restored in absolutely show condition. Ready for NCRS or Bloomington judging if not already been there. Superb chassis and engine compartment detail!!! Optioned with auxiliary hardtop, Wonderbar radio, e-brake warning light, dual fours, aluminized off road exhaust, windshield washers, courtesy lights, heater, hubcaps, and 6.70x15" white stripe tires. Most all factory correct type components including the spare, jack tools, trunk mat, trunk liner, rebound straps, washer system, tar top battery, shifter, shielding, air cleaners, generator, carbs, nine fin valve covers, 1956 only hardtop, hood pop-ups, owners manual, sales brochure, and T-3 headlights. Looks, runs, and drives excellent. CC:1 $119,000.00 (320X)
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
1949 Mercury 2 Door Club Coupe
1949 MERCURY 2 DOOR CLUB COUPE/NOVA FRONT/NOVA REAR/327 CHEVY ENGINE/TH350 TRANSMISSION/CUSTOM INTERIOR/SHAVED HOOD/SHAVED DECK/POWER STEERING/POWER BRAKES/SKIRTS/WWW TIRES/+ MORE TOO MUCH TO LIST.FOR ADDITIONAL INFO OR PICTURES CALL 870-935-3886 OR E-MAIL ME:bjharris@mynewroads.com ASKING $32.5k BUT WILL LISTEN TO ALL OFFERS AND TRADE POSSIBILITIES.
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1949 Mercury Street Rod
ORIGINAL LOOKING 1949 MERCURY STREET-ROD
FOR SALE:1949 MERCURY RESTO-ROD/327 CHEVY ENGINE/TH350 TRANSMISSION/NOVA CLIP/NOVA REAR/POWER BRAKES/POWER STEERING/LAKES/SPOTS/SKIRTS/WWW TIRES/AM/FM/CASSETTE/CUSTOM INTERIOR/HEAT&AIR (NOT YET INSTALLED) ASKING $32.5k BUT WILL LISTEN TO ALL OFFERS AND TRADE POSSIBILITIES/FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR PICTURES CALL 870-935-3886 OR E-MAIL ME:bjharris@mynewroads.com
2006 C6 Corvette
Like new 1930 miles fully loaded 2006 C6 Corvette Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic exterior with Cashmere leather interior, 400HP, 6 speed automtic paddle shifter, 3LT preferred equipment group with heads up display, heated seats, memory, etc, GPS DVD Navigation, OnStar, Bose with MP3 capability, XM Radio, F55 Magnetic Selective Ride suspension, Chrome wheels, car cover. All paperwork and manuals. This pampered non-smoker driven car has not seen rain! Car covered in garage since new. One owner bought locally. Save thousands from dealer price. $47,675 phone cell 619-395-4906 www.FreeCarsNetAds.com
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Custom 1948 Plymouth
CUSTOM 1948 PLYMOUTH
Description: THIS IS A GREAT RUNNING 1948 CUSTOM 2DR PLYMOUTH
$18000 B/O
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1955 Oldsmobile
Title: Oldsmobile
Description: 1955 Olds custom convertible from a hardtop. Carson top. Many body mods. Pearl white and metallic red. Completely rebuilt original drivetrain, Hydramatic, 324 with 3-2's, A/C, white ande red tuck and roll, power windows, '50's style striping, Coker wide whites, Lancer caps on chrome wheels. Multiple trophy winner. Al @ (619) 562-9230.
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Description: 1955 Olds custom convertible from a hardtop. Carson top. Many body mods. Pearl white and metallic red. Completely rebuilt original drivetrain, Hydramatic, 324 with 3-2's, A/C, white ande red tuck and roll, power windows, '50's style striping, Coker wide whites, Lancer caps on chrome wheels. Multiple trophy winner. Al @ (619) 562-9230.
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The CARS Net
I started The CARS Net in 1995 as an experiment to learn HTML code. I first used it as a site to promote my San Diego Auto Swap (www.SanDiegoAutoSwap.com) Then a buddy asked if he could advertise his Street Rods on The CARS Net. That was the first of hundreds and hundreds of ads for Classic Cars, Motorcycles, Boats, Trailers and Trucks,
Now after over 10 years The CARS Net is NOW FREE! My goal is to make The CARS Net the place on the Net to Buy and Sell all the Classics and Special vehicles we all love. Now that its FREE, you won't have to have to think twice about lisiting your vehicles, and parts.
I also set up a CARS Net Forum so you will have a place to share ideas, ask questions and just generally interact with other enthusiasts from all over the world.
Additionally, I built a CARS Net Blog where I can speak my mind and you can comment on my ramblings.
Use The CARS Net as your online tool to assist you with your Classic Vehicles. Let people know what you have For Sale, or Find that Deal you've been looking for. Use the Forum to find answers to your questions or to just express yourself. Its there for you and your use of it will make it better for you and everyone else who visits it.
Thanks for stopping by The CARS Net. If you have any suggestions or questions, please leave them on the Forum. I check it often. Keep The Shiny Side Up & I'll See Ya On The Street !
Saturday, November 04, 2006
Friday, November 03, 2006
Free Cars Net Ads!
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| The Cars Net has been on line since 1995. It was one of the first on line sites to help people Buy, Sell and Trade their Classic Rides. Over the years, we have changed and updated www.CarsNet.com but the time has come for a whole new way of assisting you and thats with the Brand New www.FreeCarsNetAds.com To place an ad all you needs to do is go to www.FreeCarsNetAds.com , register and enter your ad and upload your photos. You controll your ad. You can update your ad anytime you want. You can add more pictures, change the price, modify the text and then mark it SOLD! Its all there for you on line at www.FreeCarsNetAds.com Stop by today and put up your ad, check out the deals and let me know of any improvements you would like to see. (any problems too, its brand new) P.S. See Ya at the "Q" on Saturday, December 16 for our 16th Annual "Toys For Tots" Show & Swap. Remember to bring a New, Unwrapped Toy for the Kids and a get a FREE Continental Breakfast as our Thank You! Go to www.SanDiegoAutoSwap.com for more info. |
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Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Trying New Look...
Trying a new look at our sister site www.MySecretConfessionSpace.com Ya like it???
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